As the world recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, some bright spots have emerged. One such silver lining is a newfound willingness to discuss and address serious mental health concerns, particularly
A recent student survey amongst students at Sheridan College shows that the college is around the same level with other colleges both in Wyoming and across the country.
Students recently participated in the Community College Survey Of Student Engagement, which is administered by about 200 college
Learning in college goes hand in hand with showing up to class. Professors find success promoting attendance using four methods. Academics are the cornerstone of the college experience, but students can be uninterested in their courses. Student attendance is a problem as old as higher education itself, and faculty members consistently face dilemmas in how to get learners into the classroom. Professors looking to improve student attendance in their courses should consider the following methods.
By Carl Smith for Governing.Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Service Collaboration On an 81 degree day last September, environmental city planner Sharon Danks went onto the playground at a California elementary school with an infrared camera. Grassy areas in full sun measured 83 degrees, but unshaded asphalt was 107 and rubber surfaces under an exposed play structure came in at 135. Asphalt shaded by tree canopy was more than 30 degrees cooler. .
The Level Up report from Lumina Foundation shows 600,000 fewer Black young adults are enrolled in college versus 20 years ago, and 300,000 fewer are enrolled in community colleges, despite a growing population. Black students are more likely to be caregivers of children or parents versus other students, and more likely to work full-time.